Scotland can still arguably make the 2026 World Cup knockout round.
Overnight results in other groups shifted Scotland’s favor.
The team now has a clear chance to finish third and advance.
To stay alive, Scotland must secure victory in its last group game and pray at least a couple of other matches end the way they need.
Coach Steve Clarke says the squad must come out on top and pray the other scores line up.
Until that final whistle sounds, the country cannot be declared out of the tournament.
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